Freshman Requirement

Dear Future SPSU Student:

Welcome to the Southern Polytechnic State University family!

The faculty and staff at Southern Polytechnic State University are invested in your
personal and professional development during your college career. It is an exciting
journey upon which we now embark, together!

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENT

We require every new incoming SPSU student UNDER the AGE of 23, to take MyStudentBody ESSENTIALS Course.

You may access the course beginning August 3, 2012.

You will need to complete the ESSENTIALS COURSE by September 9th, 2012.

THE COURSE IS A 3 PART MODULE: ALCOHOL, DRUGS, and SEXUAL ASSAULT.

YOU MUST COMPLETE and PASS ALL THREE!!

YOU WILL RECEIVE ONLY 3 ATTEMPTS TO PASS THE COURSE WITH A 80%.

Throughout the semester you will receive emails about other aspects of the MyStudentBody
site.

NOTE: You must finish the course.

To take this course you will need a computer with Internet access and audio capabilities.
If you do not have access to a personal computer, you can use any publicly available
computer with Internet access.

Please note that the course includes three surveys that offer you feedback on your
alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are strictly confidential;
SPSU will only receive information about the student body as a whole and will NEVER see your specific answers. It is strictly confidential.

SPSU is deeply committed to the health, welfare, success and happiness of all of our
community members. We hope that you enjoy the course.

From the My Stuff page, select the Essentials Course by clicking Take Now under Status.

Complete the questionnaire and pre-quiz for the selected module.

Complete all module material.

Complete the post-test.

NOTE: The course consists of multiple modules. Repeat steps 3-5 for each module required
for the course. You must complete the course by SEPTEMBER 9th, 2012 with a passing score of 80%. You
will have 3 attempts to complete the course.

Complete the course survey.

View, print, or email your certificate of completion.

You’ll return to the My Stuff page after receiving your certificate where you’ll be
free to explore other areas of the website such as the library in the Student Center
or ask questions in the Advice area.

PART II: Follow-Up Assessment

All courses include a follow-up assessment that helps you see how you have changed
since you took the course. You will receive an email 60 days after you complete the course asking you to log in to MyStudentBody and complete the 10-minute assessment. Please fill out the assessment as soon as
possible. The information learned from this assessment will help improve alcohol and
drug educational programs on your campus. Your responses will be completely confidential.

Click Site Help at the bottom of every screen on MyStudentBody to get answers to common questions.
If you have a question about course deadlines or other campus-specific issues, please
contact Kellie Blosser at kellieblosser@spsu.edu